scholarly journals Caracterización de los pacientes diagnosticados con enfermedades de transmisión sexual atendidos en una institución pública de 1° nivel de la ciudad de Manizales (Colombia), 2009-11./Characterization of patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-167
Author(s):  
Claudia Marcela Castaño Castrillón ◽  
José Jaime Castaño Castrillón ◽  
Natalia Dávila Alzate ◽  
Sandra Paola González Londoño ◽  
Luisa fernanda González morcillo ◽  
...  

Objetivo:Caracterizar pacientes diagnosticados con enfermedades de transmisión sexual atendidos en ASSBASALUD ESE en Manizales (Colombia) entre los años 2009 a 2011.Materiales y métodos: Es un estudio de corte transversal, que recolectó información de la base de datos de centros de atención de ASSBASALUD ESE, se analizaron 933 historias clínicas, de las cuales 503 cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Dentro de las variables estudiadas se encuentran el género, edad de inicio de las relaciones sexuales, uso del preservativo, estado civil y diagnóstico de ETS.Resultados: El año con más frecuencia de ETS fue el 2010 con 55%, mayor proporción en género femenino 87,5%, edad promedio de 28,64 años. El motivo de consulta más frecuente fue el de síntomas inespecíficos en un 34,8%. La patología más frecuente en mujeres fue la candidiasis vulvovaginal con 60,3%, en hombres el herpes genital con 33,3%. Personas con unión no estable fueron quienes presentaron mayorproporción de ETS.Conclusiones: Las ETS se diagnostican con mayor frecuencia en las mujeres, porque son ellas quienes acuden más a los servicios de salud. Aunque el número de pacientes atendidos por ETS disminuyó año tras año, es notorio que se requiere de más y mejores métodos de diagnóstico y tratamiento adecuados para dicha población.Objective: To characterize patients diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseasestreated at ASSBASALUD ESE in Manizales (Colombia) from 2009 to 2011.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study, which collected information from thedatabase of health centers from ASSBASALUD ESE, 933 medical records were analyzed,of which 503 met the inclusion criteria. The variables studied include gender,age at first intercourse, condom use, marital status and diagnosis of STDs.Results: The year with greatest prevalence of STD was 2010 by 55%, the female genderwas predominant by 87.5%, average age was found of 28.64 years. The mostfrequent reason for consultation was to non-specific symptoms by 34.8%. Candidiasiswas the most prevalent STD among women by 60,3%, followed by genital herpesamong men by 33.3%. Patients with an unstable union had higher proportion of sexuallytransmitted diseases.Conclusions: Sexually transmitted diseases are diagnosed more frequently in women,because that population consults more frequently the health services of ASSBASALUDESE. Although the prevalence of STD has decreased year after year, it is clear thatmore and better methods of diagnosis and treatment are needed for this population

Author(s):  
Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira ◽  
Ingrid Saraiva de Oliveira ◽  
Wanne Letícia Santos Freitas ◽  
Ana Luisa Brandão de Carvalho Lira ◽  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
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Abstract Background: Populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban areas are more vulnerable to infections, including sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In these groups, inadequate knowledge about sexually transmitted infections can further increase the risk of contracting STIs. Aim: We investigated the factors associated with low knowledge about STIs in a peripheral population in the Brazilian Amazon. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in Belém, in the Amazon region that has a high percentage of subnormal agglomerates in an urban area and a high incidence of STIs. Random sampling was adopted which resulted in a sample of 320 participants. To assess knowledge about STIs, the self-administered Sexually Transmitted Disease Knowledge Questionnaire was used. To assess aspects of vulnerability, a questionnaire was constructed which is linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. The chi-square test, G test, and ordinal regression analyses were all performed. Findings: The sample of this study was composed of 320 participants. The mean age of the participants was 46.09 years. 37.5% (120), 50.6% (162), and 11.9% (38) showed low, medium, and high knowledge, respectively. Multiple analysis revealed that the factors associated with higher chance of having smaller knowledge about sexually transmitted infections were single/separated/divorced/widow(er) marital status (AOR: 1.80, CI: 1.15-2.84, P = 0.01); income equal to or less than one minimum wage (1.98, CI: 1.21-3.17, P = 0.00); equal to or over than 52 years old (AOR: 1.99, CI: 1.25-3.17, P = 0.00); lack of guidance by a health professional (AOR: 1.59, CI: 1.01-2.51, P = 0.04). Our results show that this community suffer from suboptimal levels of knowledge on STIs, which are linked to individual, social, and programmatic factors. Characterising the risk and vulnerabilities factors allows for carrying out appropriate interventions for populations living in subnormal agglomerates in urban area.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Jakob ◽  
Theresa Steeb ◽  
Zeno Fiocco ◽  
Teodora Pumnea ◽  
Sophia Nomi Jakob ◽  
...  

BACKGROUND In the emerging era of digitalization and electronic health, various health-related apps have been launched, including apps for sexually transmitted diseases. Until now, little has been known about how patients perceive the value of such apps. OBJECTIVE To investigate patient’s attitudes and awareness toward sexually transmitted disease–related apps in an outpatient sexually transmitted disease clinic setting. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted at a dermatovenereological outpatient unit between April and July 2019. Patients completed a self-administered questionnaire on their perceptions of the popularity and usefulness of sexually transmitted disease–related apps. Descriptive analysis was performed with expression of categorical variables as frequencies and percentages. For continuous variables, the median, range, and interquartile range were indicated. Contingency tables and chi-square tests were used to investigate associations between sociodemographic data and items of the questionnaire. RESULTS A total of 226 patients were surveyed (heterosexual: 137/193, 71.0%; homosexual: 44/193, 22.8%; bisexual: 12/193, 6.2%); 11.9% (27/225) had previously used health-related apps. Nearly half of the patients (97/214, 45.3%) specifically considered sexually transmitted disease–related apps useful, 47.8% (100/209) voted that they could supplement or support the consultation of a physician. Interestingly, only 35.1% (74/211) preferred a printed patient brochure on sexually transmitted diseases over downloading and using an app, but 64.0% (134/209) would download a sexually transmitted disease–related app recommended by their physician. General information regarding sexually transmitted diseases (93/167, 55.7%), evaluation of skin diseases based on photos or videos (78/167, 53.3%), information on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (76/167, 45.5%), mediation of nearby contact points or test sites (74/167, 44.3%), anonymous medical advice (69/167, 41.3%), and calculation of the risk of having a sexually transmitted disease (63/167, 37.3%) were rated as the most important features. Men were more likely than women to find sexually transmitted disease–related apps useful in general (<i>P</i>=.04; χ<sup>2</sup>=6.28) and to pay for such apps (<i>P</i>=.01; χ<sup>2</sup>=9.19). Patients aged &lt;40 years would rather download an app recommended by their physician (<i>P</i>=.03; χ<sup>2</sup>=7.23), whereas patients aged &gt;40 years preferred reading a patient brochure on sexually transmitted diseases (<i>P</i>=.02; χ<sup>2</sup>=8.14). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated high general interest in the use of sexually transmitted disease–related apps in this sample of dermatovenereological outpatients. In particular, young age and male sex were significantly associated with a positive perception, underlining the high potential of apps in the prevention and early recognition of sexually transmitted diseases in this group. Future studies are warranted to validate these findings in other populations.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-58
Author(s):  
Oniso J.I. ◽  
Tawari E.P.

Background: Contraceptives are the of use artificial devices to prevent pregnancy and sexually transmitted disease such as HIV/STIs. Despite the existence of numerous family planning programmes in recent years, the prevalence rate of contraceptive use remains low in several developing countries. Therefore, this study was conducted to examine the use Contraceptive among students in the College of Health of Health Science, Niger Delta University, Amassoma. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was conducted among two hundred (200) students of the College of Health of Health Science, Niger Delta University aged 16-30 years. Data collection was carried out using both self-administered questionnaire Results: Data showed that majority of the students in College of Health Science, Niger Delta University are about (84%) sexually experience with most of the first sexual experiences occurring within the 16-20 years’ age group. 47 % identified that they discuss contraceptives the first time they had sex while 22.0 % of the respondents revealed that they did not discuss any contraceptives with their partner the first they had sex. 30.5% sexually active females stated that they have been pregnant and 34.1% sexually active males had impregnated a girl, (50%) ended up in abortion while (6.8%) respondents are currently pregnant. Conclusion: A sizable number of respondents revealed that they did not use any contraceptives the first time they had sex. Therefore, there is a need to improve the awareness and encourage the use of conceptive among youths.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Monteiro ◽  
Ricardo Roberto de Souza Fonseca ◽  
Tuane Ferreira ◽  
Luana Rodrigues ◽  
Andreza Silva ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the world. Several studies have shown a higher prevalence of HPV infection in HIV-infected women. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the genotype diversity of HPV infection in HIV-infected women.Methods: From April 2010 to December 2012 cervical specimens were collected from 169 HIV-infected women who screening for cervical cancer at Reference Unit in Belém. The detection of HPV infection was performed by nested PCR and HPV type was performed using the commercial kit.Results: The prevalence of HPV infection was 63,3%. Of the 47 genotyped samples, 40,4% was found positive for high risk-HPV 16 and 12.8% for high risk-HPV 52. HPV infection was predominant in the group of women with no incidence of cytological abnormalities and more prevalent in women of reproductive age, unmarried, low education level and who used condoms during sexual intercourse. It was observed an association between HPV infection and independent variables, such as condom use, multiple sexual partners and history of sexually transmitted diseases.Conclusions: High-risk types of HPV infection were prevalent in our study. Infection with multiple high-risk HPV genotypes may potentiate the development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women.


Author(s):  
O. J. Agbo ◽  
A. O. Eguvbe ◽  
P. W. Alabra ◽  
D. O. Alagoa

Background: The use of modern forms of contraception can significantly improve women reproductive health. The rate of sexually transmitted disease, unwanted pregnancies and maternal morbidity and mortality can be significantly reduced following the use of modern forms of contraception. However, there is paucity of studies on the place of modern forms of contraception in improving women reproductive health in Yenagoa. Objective: This study aimed to access the knowledge of modern forms of contraceptive methods and its uptake among female students of Federal University Otueke, Bayelsa State. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study that was conducted among the female students of Federal University Otueke Bayelsa State. To elicit information about their knowledge of modern forms of contraceptives methods and its uptake. A structured interviewer administered questionnaire was used to obtain required information for the study from a total of 424 students. Results: A total of 424 female undergraduates students of the Federal University Otueke were enrolled for the study. The mean age group of the participants was 20.9±3.2 years. The study showed that most of responds have good knowledge of contraceptives (97.4 %). The awareness of family planning was 96.7%. The study showed that age was found to influence the awareness of contraceptives. (x2=11.8;df=3;p<0.05). Most of the respondents had used oral contraceptive pills 146 (34.4%); followed by those that had used Condom 138 (32.5%). Conclusion: Our study showed that the respondents demonstrated a high level of knowledge and awareness of family planning. However, it is worrisome to note that the uptake of modern forms of contraceptives was low. The importance of improving the uptake of these forms of contraceptives cannot be over-emphasized, especially in our societies where the protection of the reproductive health of young women is paramount.


Author(s):  
Chintan Upadhyay ◽  
Bipin Nayak ◽  
Gaurav Desai

Background: Around ¾th of adolescent girls have experiencing menstrual dysfunction and it disturbs the routine daily workout4. UNICEF reported that total number of adolescent girls in India is 243 million which cover almost 20% of the Indian population. The objectives of the current study were to observe the knowledge and attitude regarding menstruation, contraception and sexually transmitted diseases among secondary and higher secondary school girls.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the city of Vadodara during August 2016 to September 2016. The study included girls high school of standard 8th to 12th of Vadodara city. Around 310 adolescent students of standard 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th. From each standard, 62 girls were selected by simple random technique with the help of their attendance register.  Results: Around 71.4% participants believed that menstruation is natural process and 22.7% believed as abnormal process. Around 62.6% of participants believed for reason of menstruation is “Female becomes capable of child bearing”. Almost 9.0% participants did not know about organ of reproduction and 18.4% did not know about the physical changes during puberty. only 14.5% participants believed that coitus is the culprit of STD transmission. Teacher and mother were the main source of information for participants regarding STD. Almost 55.4% participants were aware about condom as contraceptive method followed by oral pills and permanent sterilization.Conclusions: Menstrual hygiene and prevention of STD diseases should be considered important issue at all the levels of health care system, where number of factor influence in the awareness and practice in rural area. Education regarding reproductive health should be included in the curriculum in all schools.


Author(s):  
Abdelmounaim Manoussi ◽  
Abdellatif Baali ◽  
Hakima Amor ◽  
Nadia Ouzennou

Aims: The main aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of maternal morbidity                         among childbearing women and to determine the associated factors in a context of social vulnerability. Study Design: This is a quantitative analytical cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in 18 health centers in the province of Essaouira, Morocco from January 2020 to January 2021. Methodology: We conducted a structured interview survey. Simple: We included 1184 married women aged 18 to 49. Results: The prevalence of maternal morbidity was 64.8%. The main morbidities were sexually transmitted infections (50.1%) and anemia (45.8%). Multivariate analysis showed that frequency of postnatal visits, socioeconomic level, knowledge of pregnancy risks, and couple literacy, were statistically associated with maternal morbidity. Conclusion: The use of postnatal care, the improvement of the socio-economic level of households, health education programs, and the fight against illiteracy are factors that would reduce maternal morbidity.


10.2196/16517 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. e16517
Author(s):  
Lena Jakob ◽  
Theresa Steeb ◽  
Zeno Fiocco ◽  
Teodora Pumnea ◽  
Sophia Nomi Jakob ◽  
...  

Background In the emerging era of digitalization and electronic health, various health-related apps have been launched, including apps for sexually transmitted diseases. Until now, little has been known about how patients perceive the value of such apps. Objective To investigate patient’s attitudes and awareness toward sexually transmitted disease–related apps in an outpatient sexually transmitted disease clinic setting. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at a dermatovenereological outpatient unit between April and July 2019. Patients completed a self-administered questionnaire on their perceptions of the popularity and usefulness of sexually transmitted disease–related apps. Descriptive analysis was performed with expression of categorical variables as frequencies and percentages. For continuous variables, the median, range, and interquartile range were indicated. Contingency tables and chi-square tests were used to investigate associations between sociodemographic data and items of the questionnaire. Results A total of 226 patients were surveyed (heterosexual: 137/193, 71.0%; homosexual: 44/193, 22.8%; bisexual: 12/193, 6.2%); 11.9% (27/225) had previously used health-related apps. Nearly half of the patients (97/214, 45.3%) specifically considered sexually transmitted disease–related apps useful, 47.8% (100/209) voted that they could supplement or support the consultation of a physician. Interestingly, only 35.1% (74/211) preferred a printed patient brochure on sexually transmitted diseases over downloading and using an app, but 64.0% (134/209) would download a sexually transmitted disease–related app recommended by their physician. General information regarding sexually transmitted diseases (93/167, 55.7%), evaluation of skin diseases based on photos or videos (78/167, 53.3%), information on the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases (76/167, 45.5%), mediation of nearby contact points or test sites (74/167, 44.3%), anonymous medical advice (69/167, 41.3%), and calculation of the risk of having a sexually transmitted disease (63/167, 37.3%) were rated as the most important features. Men were more likely than women to find sexually transmitted disease–related apps useful in general (P=.04; χ2=6.28) and to pay for such apps (P=.01; χ2=9.19). Patients aged <40 years would rather download an app recommended by their physician (P=.03; χ2=7.23), whereas patients aged >40 years preferred reading a patient brochure on sexually transmitted diseases (P=.02; χ2=8.14). Conclusions This study demonstrated high general interest in the use of sexually transmitted disease–related apps in this sample of dermatovenereological outpatients. In particular, young age and male sex were significantly associated with a positive perception, underlining the high potential of apps in the prevention and early recognition of sexually transmitted diseases in this group. Future studies are warranted to validate these findings in other populations.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 1978 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelica Pereira Borges ◽  
Karlin Arenhardt ◽  
Ana Cláudia Pereira Terças ◽  
Juliana Fernandes Cabral ◽  
Grasiele Cristina Lucietto ◽  
...  

RESUMOObjetivo: identificar o perfil sexual de mulheres privadas de liberdade. Métodos: estudo quantitativo, descritivo, corte transversal, envolvendo 56 detentas. A coleta de dados, na Cadeia Municipal, contemplou dados de caracterização sexual. Resultados: evidenciaram menarca e coitarca precoce, pouca variedade de parceiros sexuais nos últimos seis meses e baixa adesão ao uso do preservativo. A homo/bissexualidade e a prostituição tiveram uma frequência significativa. A presença de queixas ginecológicas foi pouco expressiva. No entanto, o número de mulheres que afirmou realizar o exame colpocitológico anualmente foi significativo. Conclusão: diante da vulnerabilidade de mulheres privadas de liberdade, percebe-se que estratégias de prevenção e promoção à saúde, que atendam às peculiaridades dessa população, e a garantia no acesso aos serviços de saúde são fundamentais para a garantia de melhor qualidade de vida dessas mulheres. Descritores: Prisões; Saúde Sexual; Saúde da Mulher; Epidemiologia; Características da População; Perfil de Saúde.ABSTRACT Objective: to identify the sexual profile of incarcerated women. Methods: a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study involving 56 inmates. The collection of data, in the Municipal Chain, contemplated data of sexual characterization. Results: evidenced menarche and early sexual activity, little variety of sexual partners in the last six months and low adherence to the use of condoms. Homo / bisexuality and prostitution had a significant frequency. The presence of gynecological complaints was not very expressive. However, the number of women who reported having a colpocytological examination on a yearly basis was significant. Conclusion: in view of the vulnerability of incarcerated women, health prevention and promotion strategies, which meet the peculiarities of this population, and the guarantee of access to health services are fundamental for guaranteeing a better quality of life for the women. Descriptors: Prisions; Sexual Health; Women's Health; Epidemiology; Population Characteristics; Health Profile.RESUMENObjetivo: identificar el perfil sexual de mujeres privadas de libertad. Métodos: estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, corte transversal, involucrando 56 detenidas. La recolección de datos, en la Cadena Municipal, contempló datos de caracterización sexual. Resultados: evidenciaron menarca y coito precoz, poca variedad de parejas sexuales en los últimos seis meses y baja adhesión al uso del preservativo. La homo / bisexualidad y la prostitución tuvieron una frecuencia significativa. La presencia de quejas ginecológicas fue poco expresiva. Sin embargo, el número de mujeres que afirmó realizar el examen colpocitológico anualmente. Conclusión: delante de las vulnerabilidades de las mujeres privadas de libertad, se percibe que estrategias de prevención y promoción a la salud, que atiendan a las peculiaridades de esta población, y la garantía en el acceso a los servicios de salud son fundamentales para la garantía de una mejor calidad de vida de esas mujeres. Descriptores: Prisiones; Salud Sexual; Salud de la Mujer; Epidemiología; Características de la Población; Perfil de Salud.


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